Bengal T20 League: Shahbaz, Karan shine as Rarh Tigers, Siliguri Strikers win
Synopsis
Two all-rounders stole the show at Eden Gardens on 8 June — Shahbaz Ahmed dismantled Malda with 4/15 before hitting 31 off 18, while Karan Lal smashed 53 off 29 and then took 4/12 to skittle Murshidabad for 62. Bengal T20 League Season 3 has its first genuine match-winners.
Key Takeaways
Shahbaz Ahmed claimed 4/15 and scored 31 off 18 balls as Shrachi Rarh Tigers beat Sobisco Smashers Malda by 5 wickets .
Karan Lal hit 53 off 29 and took 4/12 as Servotech Siliguri Strikers crushed Murshidabad Kings by 90 runs .
Sudip Chatterjee contributed 50 off 41 to Siliguri Strikers' total of 152/9 .
Ishan Porel returned 3/11 to help bowl Murshidabad out for just 62 in 12 overs .
Both matches were played at Eden Gardens , Kolkata , on 8 June in Bengal T20 League Season 3 .
Shahbaz Ahmed and Karan Lal delivered commanding all-round displays to steer their respective sides to convincing victories in Bengal T20 League Season 3 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Monday, 8 June. The twin results reshaped the standings as Shrachi Rarh Tigers and Servotech Siliguri Strikers each claimed decisive wins on a packed double-header day.
Siliguri Strikers Crush Murshidabad Kings by 90 Runs
Karan Lal was the standout performer of the day, registering a blistering 53 off 29 balls with the bat before returning figures of 4/12 with the ball to seal a 90-run demolition of Murshidabad Kings. His half-century, combined with an assured 50 off 41 from Sudip Chatterjee, gave Siliguri Strikers a competitive platform as they posted 152/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Toufik Uddin Mondal was the pick of the Murshidabad bowlers, bagging three wickets.
Murshidabad's chase never gained traction. The Kings lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for a meagre 62 in just 12 overs. Ishan Porel was devastating with figures of 3/11, while Md Shami, Kaushik Maity, and Vishal Bhati each claimed a wicket to complete the rout. The 90-run margin underlines Siliguri Strikers' dominance across all three departments.
Rarh Tigers Overpower Smashers Malda by 5 Wickets
In the opening match, Shahbaz Ahmed produced an equally impressive two-way contribution to guide Shrachi Rarh Tigers past Sobisco Smashers Malda with four overs to spare. Elected to bat, Malda were bowled out for 117 in 19.4 overs, with Vikas Singh Sr top-scoring on 33 off 22. Shahbaz was the chief destroyer, returning 4/15, while Rohit Kumar and Dipanjan Mukherjee contributed two wickets apiece to keep the opposition in check throughout the innings.
Chasing 118, Rarh Tigers reached the target at 118/5 in 16 overs. Shahbaz then capped a memorable afternoon with a brisk 31 off 18 balls, while Saurabh Kumar Singh provided the anchor role with a measured 29 off 30 deliveries to ensure a comfortable five-wicket win.
Brief Scores
Sobisco Smashers Malda 117/10 (19.4 overs) lost to Shrachi Rarh Tigers 118/5 (16 overs) by 5 wickets.
Servotech Siliguri Strikers 152/9 (20 overs) beat Murshidabad Kings 62/10 (12 overs) by 90 runs.
What to Watch Next
With both Rarh Tigers and Siliguri Strikers picking up momentum, the Bengal T20 League Season 3 looks set for a competitive middle phase. The performances of Shahbaz and Karan will be closely tracked as the tournament progresses at Eden Gardens.
Point of View
But performances like these — genuine match-winning contributions across both innings — are precisely the kind of data selectors need. The 90-run margin in the second game is particularly telling: Murshidabad's batting capitulation in 12 overs suggests the tournament still has significant quality gaps between teams, which could skew standings and mask individual brilliance in aggregate numbers. The real test for these all-rounders will come when they face more evenly matched opposition.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Bengal T20 League matches on 8 June 2025?
Shrachi Rarh Tigers beat Sobisco Smashers Malda by 5 wickets, and Servotech Siliguri Strikers defeated Murshidabad Kings by 90 runs in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 double-header at Eden Gardens on 8 June.
What were Shahbaz Ahmed's figures in the Bengal T20 League match?
Shahbaz Ahmed took 4 wickets for 15 runs and scored 31 off 18 balls to guide Shrachi Rarh Tigers to a five-wicket win over Sobisco Smashers Malda.
How did Karan Lal perform for Siliguri Strikers?
Karan Lal scored 53 off 29 balls and then took 4 wickets for 12 runs, leading Servotech Siliguri Strikers to a dominant 90-run victory over Murshidabad Kings.
What was the final score in the Siliguri Strikers vs Murshidabad Kings match?
Servotech Siliguri Strikers posted 152/9 in 20 overs, then bowled Murshidabad Kings out for 62 in 12 overs to win by 90 runs.
Where are the Bengal T20 League Season 3 matches being played?
The Bengal T20 League Season 3 matches are being held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
